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Favorite Hebrew Girl Names

lru1116
By lru1116
Updated Thu May 25 2023
  1. Naomi

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "pleasantness; straight, direct, beautiful"

    • Description:

      A familiar name with a unique look and sound about it, Naomi combines a gentle cadence with classic strength. It was once a primarily Jewish name from the Old Testament, borne by the mother-in-law of Ruth, symbolically given to girls on Shavuot (a holiday held around the wheat harvest) when the story of Ruth is read in the synagogue.
  2. Noa

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "motion; my love, affection"

    • Description:

      This Old Testament name has been one of the most popular girls names in Israel over the last decade and is also a favorite in Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands. First appearing in the US charts back in the 2010s, it now sits in the Top 300, and while it may feel like an attempt to make Noah unisex, it is in fact a separate, feminine name.
  3. Sarah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "princess"

    • Description:

      Sarah was derived from the Hebrew word sarah, meaning "princess." Sarah is an Old Testament name — she was the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. According to the Book of Genesis, Sarah was originally called Sarai, but had her name changed by God to the more auspicious Sarah when she was 90 years old.
  4. Liora

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "light"

    • Description:

      A beautiful Hebrew name that would work perfectly for a child today.
  5. Dalia

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Spanish, or Swahili

    • Meaning:

      "branch; dahlia; gentle"

    • Description:

      Similar in sound to the flower name Dahlia, this gentle but distinctive name, heard in many cultures, hits that Golden Mean between too popular and too unusual. In Lithuanian mythology, Dalia is a goddess of weaving and of fate.
  6. Aviva

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "springlike, fresh, dewy"

    • Description:

      Aviva is vivacious and memorable, a fresh spin on the Vivian and Vivienne names that have been getting more popular since Angelina and Brad chose one for their twin daughter. Another A-beginning palindrome name: Aziza.
  7. Rina

    • Origin:

      European diminutive of Catherine, Hebrew, Sanskrit, Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "pure; joy, singing; melted; white jasmine"

    • Description:

      One of those short, punchy names with its roots in a variety of different cultures and languages, Rina is sister to names like Mina, Mira, Lina, and Nina. Retro in feel, but never overused in the US, it peaked in 1980 when it was given to 90 girls.
  8. Rivka

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "to tie, bind"

    • Description:

      A traditional name still used in Orthodox families. Rivka is the original form of Rebekah or Rebecca, today used far more widely than the original. Rifka is a variation.
  9. Chava

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "life"

    • Description:

      The Hebrew, Biblical form of Eve. While English speakers will likely find the forms Ava or Eve easier in everyday life, Chava is a lovely variation for a family that speaks Hebrew or Yiddish - plus, English speakers could always learn.
  10. Adina

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "slender, delicate"

    • Description:

      Name of an Old Testament soldier that's been also used as a girls' name in modern Israel. An alternate spelling is Adinah. Some mistake Adina and Adinah to be the root of Dinah, but the Biblical name Dinah is borne by a different figure and has a different meaning. You can consider the modern short forms Dena and Dina as stemming from either Adina or Dinah.
  11. Tamar

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "date palm tree"

    • Description:

      Tamar is a rich, strong Old Testament name sometimes given to girls born on the holiday of Sukkoth, as palm branches were used to make the roof of the sukkah. In the Bible, there are several Tamars, including a daughter of King David and also Absalom's daughter, who is praised for her "fair countenance".
  12. Shira

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "singing, song; poetry, excellent, white"

    • Description:

      A popular Israeli choice that could work across different languages, Shira comes from the Hebrew shir meaning "song." Some parents may be reminded of the animated heroine She-Ra, Princess of Power, from both the 1980s original and the 2018 reboot, however, they are not related.
  13. Atara

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "crown"

    • Description:

      Also written as Atarah, this regal name appears in the Old Testament, borne by the wife of Jerahmeel. With its confident air and concise appearance, it was given to just under 50 girls in the US in a recent year, while Atarah was chosen for 60.
  14. Malka

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "queen"

    • Description:

      Nonbiblical Hebrew name used as an affectionate nickname since the Middle Ages.
  15. Keren

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "ram's horn, ray of light"

    • Description:

      Israeli-born singer Keren Ann introduced this traditional Hebrew name to the US, where it could well be mistaken for Karen. Nevertheless, 100 girls were given the name in a recent year.
  16. Ayala

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "doe, gazelle"

    • Description:

      This animal-themed name is among the most popular for girls in contemporary Israel. Parents who want to move beyond the mega-popular Aliyah and sisters might want to consider Ayala. The male form is Ayal.
  17. Ayelet

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "deer, gazelle"

    • Description:

      Ayelet is an unusual -- and somewhat challenging -- Israeli name familiar thanks to sometimes controversial Jerusalem-born novelist-essayist Ayelet Waldman.
  18. Elisheva

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"

    • Description:

      Elisheva was the original name of Aaron's wife in the Book of Exodus; Elisheva gains strength and distinction via the v sound.
  19. Ariela

    • Description:

      Ariela is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'lioness of God' or 'lion of God.' It is a feminine variant of Ariel, combining 'ari' (lion) with 'el' (God). The name appears in various cultures including Jewish, Spanish, and Italian communities. Ariela offers a more distinctly feminine form than the unisex Ariel, which has been used for both genders. The name has maintained modest but steady popularity in Israel and has gained some traction in the United States and Spanish-speaking countries. Parents might be drawn to Ariela for its melodic quality, biblical connections, and beautiful meaning. The name conveys strength and spiritual significance while maintaining a gentle, feminine sound.

  20. Batya

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "daughter of God"

    • Description:

      A variation of the Old Testament Bithiah, Batya is a Hebrew variant of the name. Derived from bat meaning "daughter" and yah meaning "Yahweh", Batya (or Bithiah) is the name of one of Pharaoh's daughters, often depicted as the one to take Moses out of the Nile.

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